Clinical Trial Trainee

PRIMARY DETAIL

The Macquarie University Clinical Trials Unit is excited to hire for the upcoming Trainee intake for Winter 2025 start.
- Salary Package: From $66,556 (HEW 3) plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: 2x full-time, fixed-term positions for 12 months with an anticipated early August 2025 start
- Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

The Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) as Clinical Trials Trainees. This is a 12-month structured program designed to build foundational skills and experience in clinical trials, supporting your growth into an entry-level clinical trial professional.

Through rotations with the Start-up & Regulatory, Laboratory, Quality Finance, and Clinical teams, you will gain hands-on experience and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) accreditation. You will be expected to undertake entry-level tasks assigned during each rotation, with training and supervision provided throughout.

Training will be provided to complete activities such as:
- Interact with patients to perform clinical tasks and gain skills in communication- Collect and record vital signs and an ECG on a clinical trial patient- Collect and accurately record concomitant medications and adverse events during a trial patient interview- Collect and accurately file documents to maintain a clinical trial investigator site file- Submit documents for ethics review for routine processes (e.g. trial annual report or amendment)- Draft a preliminary budget for a clinical trial based on a protocol schedule of events- Process and ship clinical trial samples to a central lab- Prepare a clinic list and prepare for a clinical trial patient visit- Perform venepuncture (blood collection), if desired- Complete data entry for clinical trial patient visits and address database queries- Track and reconcile patient reimbursement for clinical trial visits

About You
You are passionate about working with people, clinical research and eager to learn in a supportive, team-based environment. You thrive on collaboration, have a curious mindset, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the health sector.

You bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong work ethic to everything you do. You’re open to feedback, committed to developing new skills, and comfortable working in a structured program where learning and growth are central. You enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and can adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is early in their career or looking to transition into clinical research, and who is ready to be guided, mentored, and challenged as part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team.

About Us
The
- Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)

sits within the
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

at Macquarie University. We are co-located with Macquarie University Hospital and run a variety of Phase I-IV clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

Our location on campus provides seamless access to hospital clinics, labs, imaging services, and a pharmacy—all helping support trials that offer patients access to cutting-edge treatments. We collaborate with both industry sponsors and academic investigators to deliver high-quality research with real-world impact.

**Benefits**:
- 12-month contract (full-time) with possibility to lead to further employment opportunities- Opportunity to learn multiple aspects of Clinical Trials- Additional in-house training and certifications in GCP and Venepuncture- Mentorship from the CTU Training Manager and other staff

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter

outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, and your responses to the selection criteria.

Essential Selection Criteria
- Progress toward a tertiary qualification in life sciences or health, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to learning, quality, and service excellence

Desirable Selection Criteria
- Research experience gained through work or study
- A passion for a career in clinical trials

In addition, please tell us about any exposure you have had to clinical trials, why you are passionate about clinical trials, and how you would benefit from this trainee opportunity.

Other Specific Role Requirements
- Up-to-date immunisations and vaccinations to allow blood handling (in line with Macquarie University health requirements)
- A satisfactory criminal history check (national police check)

** Applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people with full working rights.

For role-specific enquiries: Nora Maher, Clinical Trial Training Manager at

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